Implementation of national drug strategy

The Dorset DAAT is responsible for local implementation of the national government drug strategy.

The current government is consulting on a new Drug Strategy during September 2010 and plans to publish the new document in December 2010.

If you wish to respond, the on-line form option can be accessed here:

2010 National Drug Strategy Consultation (until 30th September 2010)

Implementation of national alcohol harm reduction strategy

The Dorset DAAT is also responsible for local implementation of the national government alcohol strategy.

NHS Dorset have led on the partnership's development of the Dorset Harm Reduction Alcohol Strategy (opens in a new window) which has recently been launched.

Commissioning of local drug and alcohol services

The DAAT is responsible for the identification of needs in its communities in relation to drug and alcohol use and through its joint commissioning arrangements with its partners, oversees the procurement and purchasing of services to help meet these needs.

DAAT strategic, commissioning and working groups

The DAAT is the collective partnership made up of representatives from Dorset County Council, NHS, Dorset Police, Dorset Probation Trust, HM Prison Service, charitable and voluntary sectors and Dorset Service User Forum.

The strategic direction of the partnership is led by the DAAT Board.

The DAAT's commissioning activities are carried out through partnership commissioning groups.

A range of subgroups and other meetings attended by DAAT Officers also support the work of the DAAT and further details can be obtained from the Drug and Alcohol Action Team Co-ordinators (see below).

The DAAT partnership is supported by a dedicated team of DAAT Officers together with Community Safety colleagues based within Dorset County Council who act as the first point of contact for strategic and commissioning enquiries.

• Drug and Alcohol Action Team Co-ordinator
  Name: Mr Lee Bayliss
  Email: l.bayliss@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 224100
  Fax: 01305 224297
  Full details for Mr Lee Bayliss
• Drug and Alcohol Action Team Co-ordinator
  Name: Mr Andy Vickers
  Email: a.vickers@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 224100
  Fax: 01305 224297
  Full details for Mr Andy Vickers